Geelong & Region

Geelong & Region Branch

Since 1972 the Geelong and Region Branch has been the Trust’s long-standing voice in Geelong and surrounding areas.

The Branch represents National Trust members in the municipalities of the City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliffe, and the Shires of Moorabool, Golden Plains, Surf Coast and Colac Otway. New members and friends are welcome at any of the Branch’s events and meetings. Meetings are held monthly at venues across the region.

The Branch’s work includes conservation advocacy and community liaison on local heritage issues.The Branch also assists at the four National Trust owned properties in the region, and conducts the Discovering Our Heritage school’s education program at Barwon Grange.

Please contact the Committee members below for enquiries about particular Branch activities.

Important COVID-19 update

To Geelong & Region Branch National Trust members,

The well-being of our region’s members, many of whom are in the high-risk category for Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, is of utmost importance. The government health departments recommend that unnecessary contact be minimised and “social distancing” be practised.

With this advice in mind the committee of the Geelong & Region Branch has decided to cancel planned general monthly meetings until further notice.

We are sorry for the inconvenience and will reschedule planned events for a later and safer time.

Wishing all remain in good health.

Vivienne Lewis

Branch Secretary

Branch Programs

The Geelong & Region Branch of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) present Some Highlights of Geelong’s 20th Century Architecture.

Exercise your heritage interests in Australia’s UNESCO City of Design! Walk through and enjoy Geelong’s outstanding 20th Century Architecture in the CBD, from Beaux Arts to Brutalist, and from Art Deco to Streamlined Moderne.

The package was designed to support the Branch’s Geelong Design Week 2020 events, which were cancelled due to COVID-19. It is now available for you to enjoy. The package includes:

Pocket-sized illustrative booklet Some Highlights of Geelong’s 20th Century Architecture showing buildings of interest on the CBD Walk

Accompanying Walking Guide to the CBD buildings

Listing of other interesting 20th Century areas and places beyond the CBD that you can visit by car or walk around in suburban sections.

The CBD Walk begins and ends at the Hitchcock Memorial Bandstand in Johnstone Park, taking about one and a half to two hours. See outstanding 20th Century buildings in Little Malop, Gheringhap, Ryrie, Moorabool and Malop Streets from new street level angles.

Buy the 20th Century Architecture Tour Package for yourself ($8 including postage) or consider it as a gift for family and friends.

Please note – Victoria is currently in Stage 3 Restrictions due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. While exercise is permitted in compliance with public gathering requirements and social distancing guidelines, we recommend that you wait until these restrictions are lifted to enjoy this walking tour.